Pinching the bottom of decency

FURTHER proof that Facebook really is the ruin of society: A running total of 4500 people have "liked" a group encouraging Slovakians to post pictures of themselves pinching strangers on the bum.

Apparently it’s a gesture of “solidarity” with Slovakian cyclist Peter Sagan, who was photographed doing exactly that to a podium girl over the weekend.

If only it was so easy to garner support for world peace.

In case you missed the original story, 23 year old Sagan has found himself at the centre of a sexism row after pinching a podium girl on the bottom after the Tour of Flanders.

Sagan’s revolting behaviour has been met with a storm of justified outrage.

Even Jane Aubrey the editor of Cyclingnews.com has condemened the athlete’s actions. "Anyone excusing Sagan's behaviour due to his age, needs to think again. In the workplace, it's called harassment," she tweeted.

Luckily, Sagan has apologised for his actions, posting this message on his website: “[There was no intention] to disrespect women today on the podium. Just a joke, sorry if someone was disturbed about it. I promise to act more respectfully in the future.”

But a lot more could said for the sad and sorry 4500 individuals who think it’s in anyway remotely funny to like such a low act on Facebook. They definitely need a better hobby.

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